Dear Bruno

by Alice Trillin, Edward Koren (Illustrator)

In 1979, Alice Trillin, who three years earlier had been diagnosed with a malignant lung tumor, received a call from good friend Annie Navasky telling her that Annie's twelve-year-old son, Bruno, also had cancer. Alice's response was a letter to Bruno in which she tried to show that it was possible to talk about cancer in a tone that was frank, honest, and funny. Children and adults struggling with the 'why me?' of cancer will find in this book a realistic, funny, and somehow, reassuring exploration of the fight for survival. Illustrated with cartoons by New Yorker artist Edward Koren.

31 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1996

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Letter from a cancer survivor and Hole in the Wall Gang camp counselor to a young cancer patient. Foreward by Paul Newman.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

love most children's books, have a soft spot for them. this one deals with dealing with cancer. so well done right on level with a scared child

[Mimi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A moving and accurate description of fighting and surviving cancer. Excellent starting point for a discussion with a child about cancer.

[Bayneeta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Letter written by Alice Trillin, a cancer survivor and wife of Calvin Trillin, to the 12 year old son of family friends who was diagnosed with cancer. Offers encouragement and words of support. Illustrated by New Yorker cartoonist Edward Koren. Forward by Paul Newman. Both Alice and her husband volunteered at Newman's The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for children with cancer and serious blood diseases.

[Beverlee Jobrack · Rating 5 out of 5]

I watched an interview with Calvin and Alice Trillan in which they mentioned this book that Alice wrote about dealing with cancer. It made me laugh and cry.